Bylaws - MS104 Simon Baruch Middle School

Announcements

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Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will take place the week of October 29th.

For information on specific dates/times and how to sign up for a slot, please read this letter (PTC Letter).

The letter will also be coming home in your student's blue folder. It is important to note that families cannot sign up for a time slot until MONDAY, OCTOBER 22nd at 12:00pm.

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Donate to our Annual Fund Today!

The MS 104 PTA Annual Fund pays for many items and programs that support our students. Your tax deductible donation helps to provide new and updated equipment like smart boards, laptops and so much more. Additionally, this important fund supports professional development for our incredible staff and many educational & community events. Please donate what you can to our Annual Fund today! Every donation makes a big impact on our kids education.

** Don't forget to check with your employer to see if they offer a Corporate Match Program! You may be able to double your donation for free!! **

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School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting Dates

We have open SLT and member at large positions and will take nominations.

The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. They also make sure there are resources to support those policies.

Below are MS104 SLT Meeting Dates. Meetings starts at 7:45am.

November 14, 2018

December 12, 2018

January 16, 2019

February 13, 2019

March 13, 2019

April 17, 2019

May 15, 2019

June 12, 2019

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PTA Announcements

Halloween Dance

The Halloween Dance will be held on October 26, 2018 in the cafeteria from

3:45 pm to 5:45 pm. There is a $5 entry fee. Please give your children cash to purchase beverages and food at the dance.

Please note: No mask or weapons are allowed.

Volunteers are need to help set up. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up using the link Halloween Volunteer Sign Up.

The PTA will also be selling spirit wear during the dance. Please remember to give your children cash if they want to purchase items.

Gift Fair

The gift/candy fair has been extended until Monday, October 22nd!! Go to all those last minute people and sell,sell,sell!! A percentage of the proceeds go directly to Baruch and is greatly appreciated!!

Book Fair

The Book Fair will be held on October 29 thru November 2 in the library from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Volunteers / Vaulters are need to help set up on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 3:00 pm and pack up on November 5th at 3:00 pm. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up using the link

Book Fair Volunteer Sign Up.

PTA General Meeting

The next PTA General Meeting will be on November 14, 2018 at 8:35 am in the cafeteria. We are currently taking nominations for SLT positions and 2 members at large positions. If you are interested running for a position, please e-mail the PTA at baruch104pta@gmail.com.

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Manhattan Youth After School
No Manhattan Youth Program on the following days:

- October 26, 2018: Due to Halloween Dance

- November 1, 2018: Due to Open School Night

- November 2, 2018: Due to Open School Day

The Winter Session Date: November 26, 2018 - March 8, 2019.

Registration Opens: Saturday, November 3, 3018 at 12:00pm!

Winter Try Outs:

November 14, 2018 : Varsity Boys Basketball Tryouts (3:00 pm - 4:30pm) Gym

November 15, 2018 : Table Tennis Tryouts (4:30pm - 5:45pm) Cafeteria

November 16, 2018 : JV Boys Basketball Tryouts (3:00pm - 5:45pm) Gym

November 19, 2018 : JV/Varsity Girls Basketball Tryouts (3:00pm- 4:30pm) Gym

Manhattan Youth After School contact info:

Program-related Questions: Program Director, Mike Jones at mjones@manhattanyouth.org. Cell: 646.859.9116

Scheduling & Student Affairs: Assistant Director, TBA

Athletics Department: Assistant Director, Adler Bruno at abruno@manhattanyouth.org.

Mike,and Adler will be available in the Manhattan Youth Office at MS104 Monday-Friday, 10 am - 6 pm, to answer questions at the school.
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8th Grade Announcements

An online sign up will be available in the next week for families to meet with a member of the guidance department designated for their house/class number. Once this is available you will be able to discuss specifics about your child's high school application.

Below you will find the link to the PowerPoint presentation regarding the high school application process meeting, which also includes 2017-2018 High School results for screened schools and Specialized High School.

High School Admission PowerPoint Presentation.

There will be a NYC CTE High School Fair at George Westinghouse High School on Oct. 27th from 9 am - 2 pm.

In order to receive a timely response for HS related inquiries, please email hsapplications104@yahoo.com.

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**Principal Announcement**

The New York State ELA and Math test results has been release.

Students' scores are available on the MyStudent accounts.

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Tour Dates and Open House Information

Welcome 5th Grade Families!

We can't wait to meet you all :-)

Tour dates will become available for registration on Friday, September 14 at 9:00AM via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/simon-baruch-middle-school-tours-tickets-49614073028

Tour Dates and Times

*September 25 at 8:30AM

*October 2 at 8:30AM

*October 9 at 8:30AM

*October 16 at 8:30AM

*October 23 at 8:30AM

*October 30 at 8:30AM

*November 7 at 8:30AM

*November 13 at 8:30AM

*November 20 at 8:30AM

*November 27 at 8:30AM

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**Principal's Message**

Simon Baruch MS 104 follows to the Department of Education's Cell Phones and Electronic Devices Policy. Click on the links below to read the policy.

Simon Baruch MS 104 Cell Phones and Electronic Devices Policy 2018-19.

Simon Baruch MS 104 Cell Phones and Electronic Devices Parent Letter 2018-19.

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Metrocards
MetroCards will be distributed at the end of the first day of school by home-room teachers.

The student's transportation eligibility is determined by the DOE OPT (Office of Pupil Transportation) and is based on the distance traveled between home and school.

A full fare student MetroCard allows an eligible student to travel to and from school and school-related activities by bus and subway.

A half fare student MetroCard allows an eligible student to travel to and from school and school-related activities on buses only and is only valid for three trips per day. Families are responsible for paying the other half fare

Please ensure the safeguard of your child's MetroCard; replacement might take up to a week. If you have questions about your child's MetroCard, please contact the Parent Coordinator, Blanca Rivera.
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Breakfast and Lunch

MS104 is a designated Universal School Meals site as part of Chancellor Farina's initiative to provide free meals to all students in schools serving grades six through eight. All students are entitled to free breakfast and lunch daily. Breakfast will be served each day beginning at 7:30.

In lieu of completing the application for free and reduced lunch, parents are asked to complete the Title I Income Eligibility form. It is essential that all families complete this form as funding that the school is entitled to receive is calculated based on this information. School staff members are available to answer questions and provide assistance in completing these forms.

These forms will be distributed to students on the first day of school so please be sure to check with your child's blue folder to ensure that you receive the form.

Families also have the option of completing the form online. Applications submitted online are processed within twenty four hours of receipt and you will receive immediate confirmation that your application was submitted.

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Entry to the School | Class Assignment | Dismissal
There are policies in place regarding entry to the school. Please be sure your child is aware of the policies as outlined below:

7:30 - 8:35 a.m. 21st Street Side Door, School Yard

Students may begin entering the school building and school yard at 7:30 a.m. All students may enter the building and yard using the entrance to the schoolyard on 21st street.

8:15 - 8:35 a.m.          20th Street Entrance

The doors on 20th Street will be open beginning at 8:15 a.m. each morning. Students may utilize the 20th street doors until 8:35 a.m. After 8:35, students must utilize the main entrance.

8:35 a.m. --                 21st Street Main Entrance

After 8:35 a.m. all entry to the school will be through the main entrance on 21st Street.

Please also note:

Once students enter the cafeteria or the yard, they will not be permitted to leave the immediate school grounds or building for any reason.

Children are officially late if they are entering the building after 8:32 a.m. and must sign in with the attendance registrar

Parents visiting the school at any time must use the main entrance, present photo identification and sign in at the security desk before going to the main office for assistance.

Class Assignment

Returning students in grades seven and eight should report to their homeroom class from last year at 8:20 am. From there, they will be informed of their new homeroom.

Incoming sixth grade students (First Day of School)  should enter using the 20th st entrance and report to the auditorium upon arrival at school. They will be given a new student orientation and then will receive their class assignments and be escorted to their homeroom class by their homeroom teacher.

Dismissal

Dismissal for all students is at 2:40 pm.

Sixth grade students will be dismissed in to the schoolyard by their homeroom teacher. Parents/guardians picking up their children should arrange to meet them in the yard.
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Free Access to NYC Museums with your Library Card!!!

I hope your summers are going great!

Please see the update below from the NY Public Library.

Library cardholders age 13 and older can access a growing list of NY’s cultural institutions for FREE!

Cardholders must register their library card at culturepass.nyc to request passes to these locations.

Kindly share this information with families and colleagues.

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Amazon Affiliate Program

MS104 PTA is now an Amazon Affiliate. Please use this link from our website, bookmark it and use it every time you shop Amazon. It's that simple.

Every time you shop via our website and purchase something at Amazon, a percentage of your sale will go directly to the MS104 PTA at no extra cost to you and with no change to your existing membership services (such as Prime).

Ignore any popups that ask you if you want to shop “Amazon Smile” to benefit MS104 PTA. This program pays out at a much lower rate, so please do not use this option.

Bookmark this link or click on any Amazon ad on the 104 website before shopping at Amazon instead.

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Schoola
Looking for ideas about how you can support the school without spending any money?!

Schoola is the answer! Schoola sells lightly used donated clothing and gives 40% of the sale of that clothing to our school.

It's so easy:

Click on this link, enter your information and Schoola will send you a prepaid shipping label.

Select lightly used clothing from your closets (children or women's only please) and pack them up.

Stick the label on your container when you receive it and mail it to Schoola

It's that simple. Schoola is one of the easiest ways to support the school AND it doesn't cost you anything! If you're interested, you may also track how much money your clothing contributed to the school. See more information on how Schoola works.
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MS104 Simon Baruch Middle School

MS104 is committed to providing its students with a quality education that will empower them in their future.

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Announcements

Parent Teacher Conferences

Donate to our Annual Fund Today!

School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting Dates

PTA Announcements

Manhattan Youth After School

8th Grade Announcements

Principal Announcement

Tour Dates and Open House Information

Principal's Message

Metrocards

Breakfast and Lunch

Entry to the School | Class Assignment | Dismissal

Free Access to NYC Museums with your Library Card!!!

Amazon Affiliate Program

Schoola

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